Incumbent KMT Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an leads the race for the November 28, 2026, mayoral election, reflected in trader pricing, due to his established incumbency in a historically KMT-leaning city and early polling advantages. Recent developments include ongoing negotiations for televised debates with DPP challenger Puma Shen, who has narrowed the gap in September surveys to within the margin of error through energetic campaigning, motorcades, and policy proposals on housing, youth support, and resilience. Both candidates signed sustainability pledges on energy and disaster preparedness, while campaign activities feature policy contrasts and debate coordination amid the broader 9-in-1 local elections. Minor candidates, including Kuo Hsi, register negligible support in available polling.